This IP BAT provides a couple of functions. First, it provides you a virtual keypad from any computer, Iphone, Ipod Touch, or Android through an app is called IPFob. The app allows you to arm and disarm only. You also get a web portal through an internet browser that features a virtual keypad. From this virtual keypad you can do anything that you can do at the real on site keypad: arm, disarm, view event buffer, add codes, enter program mode, the list goes on...

The second capability the IP Bat provides is alarm and event transmission and notification. The IP BAT provides functionality to text, email, and even provide automated voice notification of alarm conditions such as: trouble conditions, openings and closings, armings, and disarmings.

There is a service fee of $6.95 a month to use this unit, payable annually. This fee is labeled "Setup Cost" and the first year is paid upon purchase, renewals are invoiced by mail. All of the above features are provided for this service fee. If you would like our optional UL listed central station monitoring service which provides dispatching of authorities for alarms, a central station account fee of $8.95 a month additional are applicable.

NOTE: The service fee of $83.40 also shown as setup fee, is non refundable once the IP BAT is activated.

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Question.. Do I need a telephone or VOIP dial-tone when using the Broadband Alarm Transmitter (BAT) ?

Answer.. No. The BAT is connected only to a broadband Internet connection. The control panel does not need dial-tone to be monitored.
Question.. How does the BAT obtain an IP Address?

Answer.. The BAT automatically assigns itself an IP Address by your router through DHCP.
Question.. What is "Always-On" Internet?

Answer.. This is Broadband Internet that uses
a Router/Modem that is connected to the Internet Service Provider 24/7.
There is no wait for dialing and connecting.
Question.. Can the BAT be connected to any Honeywell Vista or DSC control panel?

Answer.. The BAT can be connected to a Vista 10P, 15P, 20P, 32BP, 128FB, 128FBP, LYNXR-I, Lynx Plus, and DSC Power Series 1616, 1832 and 1864 control panels with 4.2 firmware or later.Question.. How are some signals directed to the customer and others directed to the central station?

Answer.. The routing of your signals are
performed through IpDatatel's network where authorized dealers/users
can go on-line and program each account to perform these tasks.
Question.. Can a customer be emailed and called by telephone in the event of an alarm signal?

Answer.. Yes, any signal type can be routed
to the central station, a person or group of people, and notifications
can be emailed, texted, and/or phoned to the customer.
Question.. If the customer doesn't want police dispatching, can all signals be send only the customer?

Answer.. Yes, there is no requirement to send signals to a monitoring station.
Question.. Can the BAT work with my central station?

Answer.. Yes, IpDatatel's carrier network can relay signals to any central station that is capable of receiving the industry standard Contact ID or SIA/FSK Databurst
format. Because ipDatatel delivers standard CID or SIA alarm signals
with these formats, this eliminates the need for monitoring stations to
purchase expensive IP alarm receivers.
Question.. What signals does the BAT transmit?

Answer.. The BAT can communicate alarms, low
battery, supervisory, trouble, test, and other diagnostic signals. It
also can poll the panel for connectivity and notify the customer if the
panel fails to respond after a predetermined time.
Question.. How difficult is the BAT to install?

Answer.. The BAT is extremely easy to
install, and is connected similar to any other keypad bus module. Just
install the small board inside the control panel (or an equipment
panel). Connect the power and data (4 connections) to the keypad bus,
and then plug the Ethernet Jack into an active router or hub. (Note:
DSC also has a small 4-conductor cord from the control to the BAT,
which is included.)
Question.. Can signals be suppressed?

Answer.. IpDataTel's network
can suppress (not relay) certain signals or groups of signals that
otherwise would have been relayed to your central station and/or
customer. This is based on your preferences.
Question.. Can the BAT relay to our corporate digital receiver?

Answer.. Yes. With your iPhone, you can
operate your system with ipDatatel's virtual keypad just as if you were
at home or the office standing in front of the keypad. Access is fully
password protected.